Sunny Heighlights

Sunny Heights Families,

It was great to have a full week of school this week after the weather challenges of last week! We are working through the new practice of students taking their iPads and chargers between school and home each day. It is very important that students charge their devices each not when possible and return their devices with charger each day. Students will be taking their NWEA assessments in the next couple of weeks and it is imperative that they have charged devices to complete NWEA which is completely online. The NWEA assessments provide our teachers important data used to identify individual student needs for academic growth.

3rd graders will be taking the state IREAD-3 test in a few weeks, which is also completely online. It will be extremely important that our 3rd graders have charged devices that for that testing as well. We understand this is a new practice and there will be hiccups along the way, but your support and cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Your Proud Principal,

Bart Lewis

#OURHeights

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Spring Break ~ 3/29th thru April 2nd *Note - only 1 week*

Return to school from Spring Break ~ 4/5th

Roller Cave Skating party ~ 4/14th

2021 -2022 Kindergarten Registration ~ 4/19th

Last day of school for students ~ 5/28th

K-4 early dismissal at 2:05 p.m. ~ 5/28th

Important P-EBT Update - FSSA has updated its estimated issuance date to February 28, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.warren.k12.in.us/article/388678?org=msd-of-warren-township, which includes links to FSSA P-EBT webpage and FAQs.

Enclosed in this email is a the parent recommendation form link for the 2021-2022 school year. This form is for all of Warren Township elementary and IA/MS schools. The time frame this year will be from January 11th through March 26th.

The link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrpdXP-IgYzrT1ngG86hUbJ1KE39GzAaBDngMSdUF03-GHxA/viewform

Warren Parents and Caregivers, here is the link to our Student Success Handbook. This handbook is updated every year to include information about how we keep students and staff safe at school, along with resources for families to access as well as information on district procedures and policies. This handbook is also shared with students. Please take a moment to review and complete this as acknowledgement that you have received the handbook. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Support our students, our families, and our school by joining the Sunny Heights PTA! Follow the PTA Enrollment link to join our PTA and get started making Sunny Heights even greater!!

For the 2020-2021 school year, Warren Township has transitioned to a new student information system called Synergy allowing our parents and caregivers to have improved access to school information through the parent portal called ParentVUE. We are aware that at this time some students’ attendance records are reflecting students are absent, when in fact they were present. This is mostly the case for our students who are attending school VIRTUALLY on application days or in the VIRTUAL opinion full-time. We want to assure you that teachers are keeping accurate attendance records and that we are working to correct attendance records for all our students.

The following link is the Black & Gold virtual schedule.

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/946536/Black___Gold_Schedule.pdf

This week our students are focusing on recognizing students that show EXCELLENCE throughout the day. Excellence is shown when students put forth their best effort in any situation, especially difficult or challenging situations. We want Sunny Heights to be a place where everyone is valued, respected, and strives for their own excellence.

Here is the Updated Lunch Menu from Chartwell's. Starting Monday, students will get a choice of a hot or cold entree!

The occasion may arise when the school district wants to recognize your child or your child's school. This may include your child's photo, your child's name or your child's work in district publications, newsletters, on school district websites, and in electronic/social media or in staff training videos. We may also want to tell the media (including newspapers, television, and radio) about your child's achievements. We never knowingly release information about a student to anyone who wants to use it for commercial/political purposes. However, we will honor your request to not include your child in these types of recognition if you notify your child's school office in writing that you do not want this type of information released.

Here are two very important points of contact if you are in need of additional support.

Community Outreach Hotline: (317) 869-4308 or MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us

Learn at Home Hotline: (317) 608-0545

If you could use some ideas for Family Fun & Rewards, Chuck E. Cheese can help. Check out their website with some great ideas, activities, and other resources to help motivate kids!

***NEWS ALERT 3/25/2020***

Staying Connected During the Coronavirus Situation: Mobile providers have added options for internet connectivity through their phones. Find more info at these sites:

AT&T

Verizon

Sprint

T-Mobile

Warren Township School District has a new app and website! The purpose of the app and website is to provide regular updates through the live feed, district news, and

district events sections as well as other important district information. The app includes easy access to the weekly breakfast and lunch menu, staff contacts, district documents, bullying and safety reporting form, and much much more. The Warren app can be downloaded at the Apple and Android App Store. Stay informed and download the app today. The district website is www.warren.k12.in.us.

11149 Stonybrook Drive, Indianapolis 46229

Phone: 532-2900; Fax: 532-2938

School hours: 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

www.warren.k12.in.us

http://sunnyheights.warren.k12.in.us/hom/

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